News published on Federal Newswire in January 2025

News from January 2025


Arkansas man sentenced for traveling to abuse minor

Kyle Biswell, a 39-year-old from Prairie Grove, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release.


Schenectady man indicted for alleged drug trafficking conspiracy

Jabree Jones, also known as "Breezy," a 32-year-old resident of Schenectady, New York, faces charges in an indictment for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and firearm crimes.


Cousins sentenced for defrauding pandemic relief programs

Johnny Narcisse and his cousin Johnson Dieujuste have been sentenced to prison for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program of over $2 million.


CBP intercepts smuggling attempts at San Luis port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of San Luis were involved in multiple enforcement activities over the weekend, intercepting attempts to smuggle narcotics, currency, ammunition, and a firearm.


Rubio and Joly discuss US-Canada collaboration on global challenges

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly in Washington, D.C. to discuss collaboration on global challenges shared by the United States and Canada.


Nicholas J. Ganjei appointed new U.S. attorney for Southern District of Texas

Acting Attorney General James McHenry has appointed Nicholas J. Ganjei as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX).


President sends Lunar New Year message for 2025

Melania and I extend our warmest greetings to those in the United States and around the world who are celebrating the Lunar New Year.


Leader of Massachusetts drug trafficking ring pleads guilty to federal charges

A leader of a drug trafficking organization in Massachusetts has pleaded guilty to multiple federal drug charges.


Youngsville man sentenced for possessing child exploitation materials

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Coy David Miller, 49, from Youngsville, Louisiana, was sentenced on January 15, 2025.


Taos Pueblo man admits guilt in child sexual abuse charges

A Taos Pueblo man has pleaded guilty in a federal court to three counts of child sexual abuse.


Cincinnati resident sentenced for pandemic relief fraud totaling $91K

A woman who previously lived in Cincinnati has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for her involvement in pandemic relief fraud.


Cody Campbell calls for federal reform in college sports

Former NFL and college football player Cody Campbell has voiced concerns over the challenges currently facing college sports, describing them as complex issues that go beyond name, image, and license agreements (NIL) and the transfer portal.


Doyle receives eight-year sentence for cocaine distribution

James Matthew Doyle, a 38-year-old resident of Fleming Island, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison by United States District Judge Harvey E. Schlesinger.


Browning man sentenced for burning woman with hot knife on reservation

A Browning man has been sentenced to over three years in prison for assaulting a woman with a hot knife on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.


CBP intercepts convicted murderer in maritime smuggling operation

CBP's Air and Marine Operations (AMO) arrested a convicted murderer on January 24 during an attempt to smuggle individuals off the Southern California coast.


Migrant operations center at Guantanamo Bay set for expansion

The United States government has announced plans to expand the Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to its full capacity.


NVIDIA announces date for Q4 and fiscal year 2025 earnings call

NVIDIA has scheduled a conference call to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025.


Colorado men sentenced for distributing fentanyl leading to fatal overdose

Paul Barris, Jr., and Michael Anthony Manners have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a fentanyl-related death.


Charleston man sentenced for federal gun crime after arrest near church

Ricky Steve John, a 50-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Tren De Aragua member arrested for firearm possession amid ongoing investigation

Danielle R. Sassoon, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the arrest of Anderson Zambrano-Pacheco on January 28, 2025.